Once the lips have been defined with appropriate lip liner, use the Lip Brush to apply lipstick to the lip. Using the Lip Brush will provide control and aid in blending.

Applying the lipstick directly from the tube will allow a richer application of color. For more of a matte finish and to remove excess product, place tissue over the lips and gently smooth finger over the lips.

For Extra Long Lasting Color: Define and fill in entire lip with lip liner. Apply lip color directly from tube. Using only a single ply of tissue place tissue over the lips. Using a powder puff or sponge, pat loose powder over the lips to set. Reapply lipstick.

Full Looking Lips: Add Lip Gloss or Lip Lacquer just in the center of the bottom lip and at the bow of the top lip.

This is a classic red that I think will look great on anyone (I am a fairer skinned Southeast Asian--also I have cooler toned skin rather than warm.). I wear it anytime! Whether it be at work or going out, it looks great without being too much. I've received so many compliments on it (The other day, a colleague told me that I looked like a 50's movie star! Being Asian, highly unlikely in any other circumstance!). People also wonder how I still have lipstick on after dinner. I do have to apply this with a lip brush as with any red lipstick.

Also as with any matte/semi matte lipstick, this is drying to the lips. But that's a sacrifice I'm willing to make given that I love Nars reds.